Journal profile · Medicine-Surgery
Seminars in Arthroplasty
ISSN 1045-4527 · eISSN 1558-4437 · Elsevier
Seminars in Arthroplasty: impact factor 3.4 (journal website); subscription journal; APC about USD 2,500; review about 34 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 122 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Seminars in Arthroplasty is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Shoulder Injury and Treatment, Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries and Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes, together about 46.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Official journal of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.Seminars in Arthroplasty: JSES (SPART), a companion title to the respected Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, is a peer-reviewed subscription journal that provides an international forum for discussion and dissemination of knowledge in the field of shoulder and elbow replacement and joint reconstruction. The journal focuses on arthroplasty of the shoulder and elbow for a wide variety of indications including arthritic and traumatic conditions.In view of the changing healthcare market and procedures, this journal is a source of reference and research for the development of new technologies and practices. Outcome studies focused on upper extremity arthroplasty are also important in the current value based healthcare environment.This journal accepts:EditorialsOriginal Scientific ResearchReview ArticlesCase ReportsTransactions from recent meetingsNew Technology UpdatesSurgical techniques with videoThis journal features vivid photos, professional illustrations, and explicit diagrams that demonstrate surgical approaches and depict implant devices. Topics covered include all injuries and diseases related to shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, including arthritis, diseases and injuries of tendons and ligaments leading to arthroplasty, implant and non-implant arthroplasty, fractures, dislocations and instability, imaging, and rehabilitation.As a JSES publication, this journal is an official journal of the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons and is sponsored by eleven international upper extremity societies. Members are eligible to receive a discounted electronic subscription.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Surgery
Editor-in-chief William J. MallonPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 22, Japan 4, Belgium 3, Canada 2, New Zealand 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Shoulder Injury and TreatmentMedicine19.2%
- Shoulder and Clavicle InjuriesMedicine14.6%
- Total Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesMedicine12.5%
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicine12%
- Orthopedic Infections and TreatmentsMedicine8.8%
- Nerve Injury and RehabilitationMedicine6.4%
- Orthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationMedicine3.6%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance2.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.42LetPub ·
- h-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 103OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.95OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,815 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 11 | 5 |
| 2025 | 122 | 22 | 75 |
| 2024 | 119 | 44 | 210 |
| 2023 | 135 | 18 | 340 |
| 2022 | 106 | 7 | 373 |
| 2021 | 140 | 10 | 555 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
34 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- First decision after review
- 77 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 34 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 34 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,500 / EUR 2,340 / GBP 2,000 / JPY 310,080 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,500 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted3, with length limits
- case reporturther revision without being reviewed. Case reports should not exceed 2,250 words. Units of Measurement Measurements of height, length, weighmain text ≤ 2,250 words
- editorialsThis journal accepts: EditorialsLength not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal via the EM system following the guidelines for all other submissions. Letters should …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Editable source files Model summary
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 1045-4527
- Electronic ISSN
- 1558-4437
- Society / sponsor
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Seminars in Arthroplasty
What is the impact factor of Seminars in Arthroplasty?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 3.4; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.6, h-index 21.
How long does peer review take at Seminars in Arthroplasty?
The publisher reports about 34 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Seminars in Arthroplasty based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (22), Japan (4) and Belgium (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Seminars in Arthroplasty?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Seminars in Arthroplasty is indexed in Scopus.
Is Seminars in Arthroplasty open access, and what is the APC?
Seminars in Arthroplasty is a subscription journal. APC about USD 2,500.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .